Kargiver, you haven't been on today. At first I thought you were just busy around the house, but now wondering if you've had trouble getting in again. Not like you not to jump in at least once during the day. Hope it's BDC and not a migraine or something else keeping you mum.

pingo, I love Carters pajamas for my kids. They are great quality and last a long time. For a newborn i would stay away from outfits that are too complicated to put on/off. I kept both my kids in one piece clothes that snapped on the bottom and/or pajamas for the first few months. You should also avoid buying newborn sized clothes as the baby will be growing out of those fast. Other quality kids clothing stores are baby gap, old navy and children's place. Of those, I like old navy. Mid range price wise, good quality and cute selections. Have fun!

TT your pumpkin is precious. My DDs would like to play with him.

we took the girls sledding today which was a lot of fun. Both kids are daredevils. My DH was a daredevil too. I mostly cringed and retrieved sleds. we came home and took a family nap (all at the same time, kids in their own beds). It was great. nice to have a family day without errands, birthday parties, etc to do. So rare.

SS the Carter's factory was in Needham...they had a store too. Don't know who owne them now...There were a couple of Decelle's stores that also I think were owned by Carter's originally. Lexington, West Roxbury - maybe one in Framingham?

Sorry for the concern - yes, I couldn't get in and gave up since was busy, anyway, trying to catch up on the mountain of moulding to dust. Not only have I not been able to do it, but the wood stove throws black ash (not a ton, just enough to show as little black specs on the cream painted woodwork).

Haven't caught up but adore the pic of Pumpkin and his Dino breakfast. :)

Off to the Monday morning races; I hope my car will start for my appt...

Glad to see your post this morning, Kargiver, and know it was just BDC up to their old tricks.

Rama, I'm sure pumpkin would love a play date with your girls. His Mom tells me she takes him to a couple of story hours and he's enamored with a quiet little girl at one, brings her books and toys and lays them at her feet! Too cute. They are both 2.

Today is wreath day, so hope all goes well. Am making up a batch of dough for cookies in case we have time after - tho I'm hoping also she'll get that red/pink paper bowl at least coiled and in shape to mod podge.

A high of 30 here today, I heard on TV, but windy. No sign of that yet. May try to run out a bit this morning and breath in some fresh air. Your day's outing sledding sounds like fun.

8:00 and I'm showered and dressed already. That's a good start on the day for me. Check in later.

Good morning everyone. tt, pumpkin is gorgeous and those beautiful eyes. :) Looks like he's enjoying the dino cookie. Pingo, Carters is great, though I'll say that I dressed DS up in actual clothes from the beginning, as I thought it was fun. Though I'll second Old Navy and Gap, though my experience is that the Gap clothes last longer, even now at 13, DS' pants from the Gap last longer than Old Navy, but that won't matter much for a newborn.

Ran out to the Paper Store for valentines - OMG, was in there practically an hour. Still h ave to buy candy and make up bags for kids and get stuff for pumpkin's and bro's cards. Was running out of time - tomorrow's another day.

Hats, did you tell us about the "tea"? I can's google back to see if I missed it.

Kargiver, I had to boot completely out of Chrome and come back in to be able to post here. Got that "br" in the box, funny spaced type, and when I hit post, it disappeared.

I did not tell you about the tea, but it was lovely - a book club event. Lots of talk, lots of delicious sweets, lots of tea, some cucumber and banana bread sandwiches, one salad, thank heaven, because that was the only 'real' and 'healthy' food I've had in the past two days. Craving protein! Don't think I've had any except dairy in more than 48 hours.

Anxiously waiting for photos from your afterschool visit from GD, TT.

I used to love drawstring nightgowns for babies - all these snaps the clothes have now drive me nuts. Of course it's because of the car seats that babies now wear clothing that are essentially pants. Time marches on, but when they are home all the time, as Rama said, and being changed and fed frequently, the easier the better! Especially if you get a spitter-upper....

Pingo, hope your British guest is fun and I know she will enjoy her welcome from you...keep us up to date on your TX plans. How is baby doing now? Still warm and eating well?

Good morning. tt, the wreaths and bowl are beautiful. Nice job the two of you did. The cookies look fantastic, I'd like one please. Are you going to make the peanut blossoms as part of your Valentine's baking? tt, did you watch DA?

I agree, TT, that the inside of the bowl is the most interesting. Have you ever thought of painting the outside, or maybe decoupaging it with some of the hearts left over from the wreath project or some other motif?

More snow on Thursday. I am ready for winter to end, you hear me weather gods? OTOH, the days are definitely longer. I woke at 6:15 and it was getting light - remember when it wasn't light until 7?

I myself would never consider painting the bowls, nor decorating them with embellishments - to me the beauty is in the myriad of colors of the folded magazine pages. I think GD feels the same way - with the first one we did for her mother for Christmas, the one that looked like a saucer, her father suggested painting it pink - - we both simultaneously looked at him!

In regard to the wreaths, I'm realizing now that I never put out those wallpaper pieces I so carefully chose. Showed her the craft box, even opened the drawer, but never said, "Oh, I found these if you'd like to cut some hearts out of these and use them. I had set up a TV table to stuff to use:

As much as I would like the peanut butter blossoms, Winter, I realize noone in my family around here eats peanuts or peanut butter. I would gobble them up. that would not be a good thing.

I did not make it up to watch DA Sunday, so I'll be joining you tonight on WGBH, Hats.

Things to do this morning, including getting the Valentine candy and card embellishments so I can get all the cards in the mail.

12 degrees? Well, I'll hot foot it in and out of the car to the stores.

Finally I can post again. Too bad no one eats peanut butter cookies. Is your local son allergic? They are addictive though so wise choice if you are afraid of eating them. I'll have to drop some off to you next time I make them.